Costeño Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s shaping up for the coming weeks down at Costeño Beach. It’s not going to be all-time, but there are a few windows where it’ll get real fun.

We’re looking at a pretty long stretch here. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with some small, weak swell. The real standout is going to be that last day of July and the first day of August, so get your calendar marked if you can.

The Early Days (24th – 30th July)

Honestly, the first week is pretty average. The swell is coming from the NE, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly around 7-8 seconds. On Friday the 24th, we’ve got 4 ft waves but the energy is weak (174). The water is a pleasant 81° which is pretty normal for this time of year. Friday afternoon goes glassy, which is a nice touch, but the waves are just ordinary. Saturday the 25th bumps up a bit to 6 ft, but that cross-on wind from the NE is messy, and the energy is still moderate (311). It’s not great. We see a pattern of small, ordinary waves with light cross-on winds right through to Wednesday the 30th. The swell energy climbs a bit on the 30th, hitting 486 in the morning, but the cross-on wind keeps it from being clean.

The Real Deal (31st July – 1st August)

Now, here's where it gets interesting. On Friday, July 31st, the wind is going dead calm. We’re talking glassy conditions, zero wind. The swell jumps to 7 ft in the morning from the NE with a period of 9 seconds. The wave energy is strong (734-794). This is the best day of the whole period. For a spot like Costeño, 7 ft is overhead and punchy. Because it’s a beach break and the period is only 9 seconds, you’re going to get some proper wedges and close-out sections, but when it’s glassy like that, it’s a proper session. Saturday August 1st is still decent, but the wind swings cross-on again, so Friday is the clear winner. Keep in mind, 7 ft is getting a bit too big for beginners to be comfortable.

The Second Week (2nd – 8th August)

After that little burst, we settle back into a more average pattern. Sunday the 2nd through to the 8th sees a consistent run of NE swell, mostly between 5 ft and 7 ft, but the cross-on wind is back. The energy stays moderate for the most part, with a spike to 984 on Tuesday the 4th afternoon. That’s a lot of power, but with 6 mph cross-on wind and a 9-second period, it’s going to be a bit of a mess for paddle surfing. For the kite crew, this is their time to shine. The swell is big and the wind is cross-onshore, which makes for perfect conditions to get strapless. The rest of the week is pretty standard, medium-sized, onshore mush.

So, to wrap it up: don’t stress about the first week. The absolute standout is Friday, July 31st. Get there for the morning glass-off and you’ll have the best waves of the forecast. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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